One Health
What is One Health?
One Health is the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health. It is a transdisciplinary approach: various disciplines collaborate to address critical problems impacting our communities. This approach recognizes the intersection of animal, human and environmental health, and it looks for ways to improve the shared health of each. Veterinary medicine has long been a pillar of One Health efforts, and veterinarians have a unique opportunity to partner with fellow experts across numerous fields to contribute to our shared world's overall health and well-being.
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One Health Residency
The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine offers a three-year One Health/Veterinary Public Health Residency designed for graduate veterinarians seeking advanced, interdisciplinary training in veterinary public health. Residents gain hands-on experience in areas such as zoonotic disease prevention, epidemiology, and One Health leadership, while completing a Master of Public Health degree through the University of Arizona College of Public Health. The program prepares participants for the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) board certification and provides broad experiential learning to support diverse career paths.